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Sesan Abiodun ARANSIOLA, Ph.D.,

University of Abuja, University of South Africa, Federal University of Technology Minna, The Federal Polytechnic Offa, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd

Research areas: Environmental Science · Pollution · Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants · Heavy metals in environment · Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Studies

ORCID iD 0000-0002-5537-9172
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Dr. Sesan Abiodun Aransiola is an accomplished environmental microbiologist, academic leader, and postdoctoral research fellow whose work sits at the critical intersection of microbial biotechnology, waste management, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at both the University of Abuja, Nigeria, Dr. Aransiola has built a distinguished career defined by innovative solutions for soil and water remediation, sustainable agriculture, and the bioremediation of pollutants. Dr. Aransiola earned his Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Technology (MTech), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Environmental Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. His doctoral training laid the foundation for a research agenda focused on leveraging biological systems to address environmental degradation. He has since demonstrated particular expertise in the production of vermicasts through the vermicomposting of organic wastes a technique he has harnessed to assist plants in the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils. His broader research portfolio spans environmental health, marine resources, and the bioremediation of diverse pollutants, consistently emphasizing practical, ecologically sound interventions. In a significant advancement of his research trajectory, Dr. Aransiola was awarded a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Multidisciplinary Innovation Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA). There, he is engaged in cutting-edge research applying artificial intelligence to environmental monitoring and remediation, positioning him at the forefront of AI-driven sustainability science. Before his academic appointment, Dr. Aransiola rose to the rank of Assistant Chief Scientific Officer at the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABDA) in Nigeria, where he pioneered the use of vinasse a by-product of ethanol production as a bio-fertilizer for reclaiming polluted agricultural soils. This industry-to-academia transition enriched his teaching and mentoring philosophy, which emphasizes real-world problem-solving. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students and remains actively involved in community service, translating research into local sustainability practices. Dr. Aransiola’s scholarly output is exceptional. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications, including peer-reviewed research articles, review papers, and book chapters in journals of high international repute and impact. He has also co-edited more than 30 scientific books with globally recognized publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), and Oxford University Press. His editorial leadership includes serving as a review editor and guest editor for two special issues: one with Elsevier’s Research in Microbiology on biofilms community structure, applications, and mitigation and another with Frontiers on the effects of microplastics on soil ecosystems. His contributions have earned multiple institutional research grants through TETFund and several awards of excellence. Notably, SciVal has listed him among the Top 500 authors by scholarly output in Nigeria for the period 2022–2026. Dr. Aransiola is an active member of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, the Association of Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (affiliated with the International Association for Impact Assessment), and the American Society for Microbiology. Through his research, teaching, and service, Dr. Aransiola continues to drive meaningful change at the nexus of microbiology, environmental science, and emerging technologies.

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  • Bioremediation of Abattoir wastewater Using a Bacterial-Fungal Consortium of Bacillus subtilis and Penicillium chrysogenum in Gwagwalad Area Council, Abuja TETFUND
    2026 - 2027
  • Application of Vermitechnology in Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Agriculture Centre for Undergraduate Research, University of Abuja
    2025 - 2025
  • In Silico Evaluation and Metagenomic Analysis for Drug Discovery of Bacterial Bioactive Compounds TETFUND
    2025 - 2026
  • Production, Characterization and Antifungal Properties of Postbiotics from Fermented Yogurt and their Formulation into Topical Cream TETFUND
    2025 - 2026
  • Assessing the Possibility of Using Fungi Mycelium to Replace Synthetic Plastics TETFund
    2025 - 2026
  • Outstanding Author 2023 University of Abuja

Publications (139)